Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

skills4group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare training provider in Tees Valley is seeking a Pharmacy Services Assistant to engage with customers, provide prescription counter services, and assist with public health services. Candidates should ideally have GCSEs in Maths and English or be prepared to complete essential tests. This exciting opportunity includes hands-on training to develop skills in the healthcare sector while gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Ability to engage with customers and clients effectively.
• Experience in retail is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in stock rotation and replenishment.
• Deliver a variety of public health services.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (desired)

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-04034
• Application Deadline Date: 01/03/2026
• Start Date: 09/03/2026
• Working Week: 0900-2100 Monday to Saturday and Sunday 0900-1600 shifts with late nights and weekends is expected

About the course

Brief Description

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification. TS10 4NW

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided as part of the course. For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, employment will be offered on condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to determine suitability for the course.

Personal Qualities

Skills Required

Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Future Prospects

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

• Gain experience in retail
• Learn about over-the-counter medicines
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
• Order pharmaceutical stock
• Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
• Assist with minor ailments